Life Sciences

Healthtech

Advancing healthcare through digital innovation

The destination for cutting-edge health AI research & development

The Edmonton Region combines a university ranked in the top five globally for AI research with accessible health datasets from a diverse population of 4.5 million people, and world-class medical infrastructure. The Edmonton Region has incubated some impressive medical technology companies. 

With our world-class AI expertise, robust infrastructure, and collaborative environment we’re helping to shape the future of health. 

TOP 5 UNIVERSITY OF ALBERTA AMONG TOP FIVE GLOBALLY IN AI RESEARCH
#1 CANADA’S LARGEST SINGLE FULLY INTEGRATED HEALTHCARE SYSTEM
130,000 THE REGION IS HOME TO EIGHT POST-SECONDARY INSTITUTIONS, WITH OVER 130,000 STUDENTS, PROVIDING COMPANIES ACCESS TO A PIPELINE OF SKILLED TALENT

Where expertise in life sciences and artificial intelligence converge

World-class AI expertise and research

Tap into a deep pool of AI talent, access cutting-edge AI research and development capabilities, and collaborate with leading researchers at Amii (Alberta Machine Intelligence Institute) and the University of Alberta.

Collaborative ecosystem for innovation

Connect with a thriving community of health AI companies, support organizations, healthcare providers, and research institutions fostering collaboration and knowledge-sharing.

Access to robust healthcare infrastructure and data

With access to diverse health data from Alberta's integrated healthcare system, healthtech ventures have access to the tools they need to drive innovation and growth.

The Edmonton Region is home to

Leading ecosystem partners

Discover organizations that are driving innovation and growth in the Region’s HealthTech sector.

Access global markets

Trade agreements that provide access to 1.5 billion customers worldwide

NAFTA/CUSMA

North American Free Trade Agreement or Canada-United States-Mexico

CETA

The Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement with the European Union

CPTPP

The Comprehensive an Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership

We'd love to connect with you

If you have any questions, require further information, or would like to book a consultation, please send us a message.

Robert Sikora

Senior Manager, Business Development, Life sciences

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